In depth comparison and review of Motorola Moto Z2 Play and OnePlus 8. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 160.2 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater height than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has greater width than OnePlus 8. |
| Depth | 5.99 mm | 8 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is narrower than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Weight | 145 g | 180 g | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is lighter than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Body Colour | Lunar grey | Fine gold | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg (body), 1.455 W/kg (head) | 0.86 W/kg | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Moto Mods Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Fluid Amoled | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.55" | OnePlus 8 has larger screen size than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus 8 has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 402 ppi | OnePlus 8 has better pixel density than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | OnePlus 8 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | - | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | OnePlus 8 has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 |
| MEMORY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | OnePlus 8 has more RAM than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | OnePlus 8 has more internal memory than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| User Memory | - | 100 GB | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.0 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | - |
| CAMERA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.4" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.75 | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has better lens aperture than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | OnePlus 8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Portrait, HDR, Studio | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | OnePlus 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, Drag to focus & exposure | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 116 degree(s) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.45 | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has better front lens aperture than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty effect | HDR, face retouch | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Professional mode, Auto Night mode | Time-lapse mode | |
| Light Source (Front) | Dual LED flash | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4300 mAh | OnePlus 8 has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T technology | OnePlus 8 has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | - | 1740 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | Mixed usage: up to 30 hrs | Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OnePlus 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 LE EDR | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X55 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound |
| FEATURES | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Three microphones, TurboPower techbnology | Face Unlock, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider |
| OTHERS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | OnePlus 8 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | SIM card removal tool, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter |
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